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CJEU rules France cannot charge withholding tax on non-resident dividends

Anjana Haines
November 27, 2018
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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said France has discriminated against non-resident loss-making companies when imposing a withholding tax (WHT) on dividends paid by French companies.

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Anjana manages ITR’s online and print coverage, alongside the publication’s awards and events worldwide. She covers all areas of corporate tax matters, but particularly disputes, transfer pricing arrangements and tax treaty analysis.
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